"Oh?" Yuan Ling looked at her calmly. To be honest, he had known what they wanted to do for a long time, but he hadn't expected it. This Cheng Yan actually came to tell him herself. Whether she truly trusted him or something else didn't matter. What mattered was, "How about I offer you the title of Imperial Concubine?"
The important thing is that since someone wants to help, he naturally can't refuse, right?
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Cheng Yan immediately knelt down to express her gratitude. Even though this was not what she wanted, it was still a good start, wasn't it?
As long as she is needed, she will remain invincible. In the palace, love is the cheapest thing; only profit can last.
"The Cheng family has a daughter named Cheng Yan, who is gentle and charming, and has been granted the title of Noble Lady."
Cheng Yan: "!!!"
Cheng Yan's eyes widened. How could this emperor go back on his word?
“If you were a concubine from the start, people would definitely be suspicious of you. But you are my beloved concubine. How could I let you become a target?”
Cheng Yan's shock and dissatisfaction were so obvious that Yuan Ling couldn't possibly miss them.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great favor." Cheng Yan gripped her hand tightly. This was ancient times; those in power could do whatever they wanted!
"Go ahead, you can stay at Yonglin Palace."
"yes."
Cheng Yan was taken to Yonglin Palace, which seemed quite nice. She didn't have to live with the other young ladies-in-waiting. However, the Dowager Consort arrived in less than an hour.
"What happened? How did you end up with the emperor?"
"Aunt, I don't know either. I just suddenly met the Emperor and was quickly made a Noble Lady."
Cheng Yan naturally knew what to say, and obediently lowered her head to answer.
"Oh dear, I arranged for you to marry the twelfth prince first, but now what are we going to do?"
"Very well, since that's the case, you should serve the Emperor well and remember to have him recall the Twelfth Prince. I miss him."
"yes."
Before the talent show ended, Cheng Yan was bestowed the title of "Noble Lady" and was favored that very night. Mo Yan casually sent her a small gift as a reward.
The next morning, Mo Yan was having breakfast with her child. Seeing the mother and son enjoying each other's company, Yuan Ling froze. So he was an outsider after all.
"Mo Yan, I have something to tell you."
"Your Majesty, please speak." Mo Yan looked at Yuan Ling. He looked a bit old lately. Indeed, men shouldn't indulge in excessive sexual activity.
“Cheng Yan…”
"Oh, Your Majesty, you've come to tell me that Consort Cheng will be paying her respects later, and that I shouldn't make things difficult for her, is that it?" Mo Yan waved her hand dismissively. "Your Majesty, rest assured, I won't make things difficult for her. You may leave now."
Yuan Ling: "..."
"The Empress has not returned home to visit her family for a long time. Why not go after the selection of concubines? You are the Princess Protector of the Nation, personally appointed by the late Emperor, and you are also the Empress. It is only right that you return home to visit your family. The Crown Prince should also go with you."
Mo Yan looked at Yuan Ling, and only then did she take a closer look at him.
"you……"
At first, she thought he was a complete jerk, then she thought he was a brainless idiot who was easily fooled by women, but at this moment... what is he plotting?
"Does Your Majesty wish for me to make room for anyone?"
No, how could that be? Whether it was when they first met or during their current cold war, there was only one person in his heart.
"However, Your Majesty is absolutely right. I should indeed return to visit my family."
Since he wants to play around, let him have his way. All she needs to do is raise the child. I really hope that when she comes back, several of the concubines will be heavily pregnant.
Yuan Ling felt conflicted. He wanted Mo Yan to agree, but he was also afraid that she would.
Not long after breakfast, all the concubines came to pay their respects.
Mo Yan looked outside; a wind was about to pick up.
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